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diff --git a/doc/ranger.1 b/doc/ranger.1
index 1bbcd349..dcfc3b95 100644
--- a/doc/ranger.1
+++ b/doc/ranger.1
@@ -357,8 +357,11 @@ Also try:
 \& pydoc ranger.api
 .Ve
 .PP
-The \fIexamples\fR directory contains several sample plugins, including a well
-documented hello-world plugin using hooks in a compatibility-friendly way.
+Note that you should \s-1NOT\s0 simply overwrite a function unless you know what
+you're doing.  Instead, save the existing function and call it from your new
+one.  This way, multiple plugins can use the same hook.  There are several
+sample plugins in the \fIexamples/\fR directory, including a hello-world plugin
+that describes this procedure.
 .SH "KEY BINDINGS"
 .IX Header "KEY BINDINGS"
 Key bindings are defined in the file \fIranger/config/rc.conf\fR.  Check this
diff --git a/doc/ranger.pod b/doc/ranger.pod
index 219d2f0b..bab92412 100644
--- a/doc/ranger.pod
+++ b/doc/ranger.pod
@@ -257,8 +257,11 @@ Also try:
 
  pydoc ranger.api
 
-The F<examples> directory contains several sample plugins, including a well
-documented hello-world plugin using hooks in a compatibility-friendly way.
+Note that you should NOT simply overwrite a function unless you know what
+you're doing.  Instead, save the existing function and call it from your new
+one.  This way, multiple plugins can use the same hook.  There are several
+sample plugins in the F<examples/> directory, including a hello-world plugin
+that describes this procedure.